Junk Car Prices in Jacksonville, FL (August 2025)

The current scrap price for cars in Jacksonville ranges from $155 to $175 per ton as of August 1, 2025. Most junk cars weigh 1.5 to 2.75 tons, bringing $233 to $481 in scrap value alone.

At Junk Car Inferno, we value junk cars based on the vehicle's weight, condition, parts value, and resale potential when determining the final payout. In 53 junk cars purchased in Jacksonville last month, we paid an average of $442 with our highest offer reaching $1,400. About 45% of vehicles we buy are still in driving condition. Prices update monthly, sometimes weekly, based on commondity markets.

Quick Facts: The average junk car in Jacksonville brings $442. Scrap value alone for a typical 2-ton vehicle ranges from $310 to $350. Add salvageable parts, and payouts can reach up to $1,000 or more.
$442
Average Junk Car Value in Jacksonville
$165/ton
Average Car Price Per Ton in Jax
$1,400
Recent Top Offer in Jacksonville
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Junk Car Prices in Jacksonville by Vehicle Type

Different vehicle types bring different payouts based on weight and parts value. This table shows starting prices for common vehicle categories based on current scrap rates of $165 per ton in Jacksonville.

Vehicle Type Average Weight Base Scrap Value in Jacksonville
Coupes 1.5 tons $248
Sedans 1.75 tons $289
Full-Size Cars 2 tons $330
Vans 2.25 tons $371
SUVs 2.5 tons $413
Trucks 2.75 tons $454

These starting values represent scrap metal worth only. Cars with working engines, transmissions, catalytic converters, or good body parts command higher prices.

Average Junk Car Payouts in Jacksonville for Complete Vehicles

These are average payouts we deliver for Jacksonville's most common junk cars. Make sure to get the most cash for cars in Jacksonville based on your vehicle's complete value, not just its weight in scrap metal.

Vehicle Make & Model Average Price Price Range
1 Ford Taurus (4 sold) $411 $315 – $485
2 Chevrolet Impala (4 sold) $351 $325 – $390
3 Honda CR-V (3 sold) $2,060 $415 – $4,140
4 Chrysler Town & Country (3 sold) $783 $590 – $945
5 Ford Escape (3 sold) $730 $370 – $1,355
6 Nissan Murano (3 sold) $530 $465 – $640
7 Dodge Dart (3 sold) $407 $360 – $450
8 Hyundai Sonata (3 sold) $363 $360 – $365
9 Chrysler 300 (3 sold) $362 $360 – $365
10 Nissan Sentra (2 sold) $1,023 $645 – $1,400

At Junk Car Inferno, we tap into all buyer types through our nationwide network. We evaluate your car's total potential, not just its scrap weight. This results in offers that regularly beat local junkyard prices by 10% to 30%.

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